Kollam, Kerala – The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Bishop Jerome Institute (BJI) is gearing up to host HackCraft, a high-octane 48-hour hackathon, as part of the institute’s prestigious annual techno-cultural festival, Cogniz’26.

Scheduled to take place on March 27 and 28, the event is presented in association with Nexora. This year’s theme, "Outcode the Gods, Outsmart the Game," promises to push the boundaries of creativity and technical expertise as participants compete for a substantial prize pool of ₹30,000.

Event Highlights

HackCraft is designed to be a premier platform for aspiring developers and problem-solvers to showcase their innovation. Under the banner of the BJI CSE department, the event aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application.

  • Dates: March 27 & 28

  • Prize Pool: ₹30,000

  • Registration Fee: ₹1,000 per team

  • Organized By: Department of Computer Science and Engineering in association with Nexora.

How to Join

The registration process is currently open. Interested teams can sign up by scanning the QR code featured on the official event posters displayed across the campus and on the institute’s social media channels.

"HackCraft is more than just a competition; it’s an arena where students can demonstrate their grit and technical prowess. We are excited to see the innovative solutions our participants will bring to the table." — Organizing Committee, Cogniz’26

For Queries

If you have questions regarding the event structure, rules, or registration, please contact the student coordinators:

  • Thomas: +91 62387 77170

  • Sidharth: +91 96562 16420